Emerging Capabilities Technology Development
Abstract
The ECTD funding supports projects that reduce the technology risk of emerging capabilities by advancing proof-of-principle prototypes in support of near and mid-term operational engagements and stability operations. The framework is guided by the ASD(R&E), DASD(EC&P) and the Rapid Reaction Technology Office's science and technology objectives and focus areas. With an emphasis on interagency and joint partnerships, ECTD develops initiatives to produce capability options that anticipate and inform formal joint and interagency requirements and acquisition processes. Individual projects generally span one to three years, typically at a cost of less than $4.000 million, and are demonstrated and released in spirals within the project timeline. The ECTD program focuses on rapid prototyping of emerging technologies, including electromagnetic spectrum-agile capability options, multi-domain, autonomous systems, counter-weapons of mass destruction and dismounted soldier systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- 0603699D8Z_3_0400_PB_2017
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2017 funding increase of $18.095 million is being applied to proof-of-principle demonstrations and prototypes of emerging technologies as well as prototypes designed to counter threats from international information and strategic communications operations. The FY 2015 funding increase involves funding for higher Department priorities that support the Advanced Capabilities Deterrence Panel / Third Offset strategy. The Long Endurance Airborne Platform (LEAP) project reprogrammed $24.000 million to improve battlespace awareness in the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). The Missile Defeat Project increase of $11.250 million addressed an operational need in the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) Areas of Responsibility.
- Service Agency Name
- Office of the Secretary Of Defense
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
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